Ravindra Nath Goel

Dr Ravindra Nath Goel is a first-generation entrepreneur, scientist, and creative thinker whose life exemplifies the power of perseverance and purposeful work. Born to a schoolteacher, he earned a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi before choosing the uncertain path of entrepreneurship. He founded Chemline in 1990 and built it into a global enterprise that set new benchmarks in the chemical, print, and packaging industries. 

Based in Delhi, Dr Goel combines scientific rigour with artistic sensibility. A poet, painter, and music enthusiast, he believes creativity is as vital to leadership as discipline and innovation. He travels widely across India and the world for both work and exploration, drawing inspiration from people, cultures, and ideas.